The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Battle Creek, MI 49037's Section 8 Fair Market Rent

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in the 49037 zip code area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $603 to a high of $737, with an average of $670.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $693, a maximum of $847, and an average of $770.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $846, peaking at a maximum of $1,034, and averaging at $940.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,053, a maximum of $1,287, and an average of $1,170.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,215 to a maximum of $1,485, with an average of $1,350.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year City, State, Zipcode HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Battle Creek, MI 49037 Low Rent (90%) $603 $693 $846 $1,053 $1,215
Average Rent $670 $770 $940 $1,170 $1,350
High Rent(110%) $737 $847 $1,034 $1,287 $1,485
2023 Battle Creek, MI 49037 Low Rent (90%) $594 $657 $810 $1,035 $1,179
Average Rent $660 $730 $900 $1,150 $1,310
High Rent (110%) $726 $803 $990 $1,265 $1,441
2022 Battle Creek, MI 49037 Low Rent (90%) $513 $576 $720 $936 $1,017
Average Rent $570 $640 $800 $1,040 $1,130
High Rent(110%) $627 $704 $880 $1,144 $1,243
2021 Battle Creek, MI 49037 Low Rent (90%) $459 $558 $702 $900 $963
Average Rent $510 $620 $780 $1,000 $1,070
High Rent (110%) $561 $682 $858 $1,100 $1,177
2020 Battle Creek, MI 49037 Low Rent (90%) $450 $540 $684 $882 $927
Average Rent $500 $600 $760 $980 $1,030
High Rent(110%) $550 $660 $836 $1,078 $1,133
2019 Battle Creek, MI 49037 Low Rent (90%) $432 $531 $666 $864 $918
Average Rent $480 $590 $740 $960 $1,020
High Rent (110%) $528 $649 $814 $1,056 $1,122


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